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SCR 14

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS' COMMERCIAL LEASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, REVENUE OPTIMIZATION, AND RENT COLLECTION PROCEDURES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samantha DeCorte

Hawaii requests state auditor to evaluate Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' commercial lease management, revenue collection, and rent procedures for operational efficiency.

Referred to HWN, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SCR 14

Legislative bill overview

SCR 14 requests Hawaii's State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), specifically examining how the department manages commercial leases, optimizes revenue collection, and implements rent collection procedures. This is a concurrent resolution—a non-binding legislative request rather than a law—that directs an independent review of departmental operations.

Why is this important

The DHHL manages thousands of acres of Hawaiian Home Lands and generates revenue through commercial leases that fund programs serving Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. An audit could identify inefficiencies, missed revenue opportunities, or procedural gaps that affect funding available for Native Hawaiian programs and services. Performance audits are tools for improving government operations and accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Native Hawaiian sovereignty concerns: Some may view external audits of DHHL as federal or state overreach into Native Hawaiian-controlled institutions, while others see audits as necessary accountability measures
  • Revenue optimization trade-offs: Recommendations to maximize rent collection could conflict with DHHL's mission to serve Native Hawaiian beneficiaries affordably, potentially raising lease costs for Hawaiian lessee communities
  • Resource allocation: Audits require auditor time and resources; stakeholders may debate whether this audit is a priority compared to other state auditing needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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